Physical Therapist

Job Summary- This is a licensed professional position in Physical Therapy responsible for treating injured, ill, or disabled individuals through therapeutic use of everyday activities to help individuals develop, recover, improve and maintain the skills needed for daily living. Schedule -Monday to Friday 40 hours weekly Pay rate -$50-60/hr. 1099 Contract - 6+months with possible extention Physical Therapist - averages 40 hours/month Responsibilities Acts with independence in directing screening and assessment, treatment, intervention, administration, program planning, and documentation for acute and long-term care patients to enable them to improve their optimal functional abilities. Applies clinical reasoning in developing physical therapy plans and programs. Knowledge of principles and methods used to develop and implement individual treatment plans and the use of adaptive equipment designed to assist in self-help tasks. Ability to understand, interpret, and adapt a physician's written or oral directions utilizing evidence-based treatment options; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate therapists and aides. Ability to plan, organize, lead, and adapt planned therapeutic activities in accordance with patient's needs. Communicates timely and regularly in writing with individuals, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), co-workers, and/or supervisors utilizing agency forms, computer programs and email as required. Implements and carries out individual treatment/therapy plans and assists in developing and teaching living skills related to self-help, recreation, socialization, meals, etc. and escorts individuals as assigned. Responds to health care needs for individuals by observing, reporting changes in physical condition, behavior and emotional response.

License/Certifications Requirements:

MO Physical therapy

License Pay:

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person